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Newspaper
Brandon News
Location
Brandon, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1902
Page
2
War department issues general order detailing methods for coast artillery practice and a course of technical instruction for gunners. All training to use moving targets as part of a broad revision of Coast Artillery discipline under the Army Reorganization Act.
The Newport News shipbuilding works will turn Arkansas over to the government on September 6. August receipts total $48,605,812 with expenditures $42,650,000, a large surplus of $5,955,812. Last year August showed a $6,000,000 surplus. Major factor is $6.5 million monthly tax wipeout due to Spain war. Also notes Wynne’s reply to Topeka postmaster amid political activity concerns and an editor’s complaint about Representative Curtis’ Senate bid. Upcoming Civil Service Commission report covers 47,075 examined, 21,028 for department service. A Pekin customs treaty pattern anticipated with Britain and China, with no special advantages for any power.
Seattle veteran Captain Henry Marmaduke a U S Naval Academy graduate and Civil War veteran arrives to take command of the Banning, now outfitted as a war vessel for Colombia. He will sail once the Moran yards finish preparations amid reports the Colombian government seeks another warship locally.
In Sparta Illinois a Black man named Ardee Wilson arrested for assault on a white woman was taken by an angry mob from jail. They hanged him, the rope failing so he fell, then he escaped in the darkness. A posse later found him two blocks from the jail and shot him dead.
Pensacola Florida. Secarritt Moreno and timber dealer filed for bankruptcy listing liabilities of 145000 and assets of 75000. In Cynthiana Kentucky Postmaster O M Dickey was seriously wounded along with his son Richard and two others in a pistol duel on a crowded street between two African American men Saint Miller and Orville Fisher. Fisher was arrested after the shooting.
Waseca Minnesota train wreck after a tornado hurled No 7 westbound from Meridian. Two killed, three fatally injured, 20 plus hurt. locomotive remained on track while baggage car and two coaches were tossed 18 feet down an embankment. Brakeman missing, wrecking crews search debris as fire from spilled oil threatens trapped passengers.
In Gainesville Florida deputies report the bodies of Britton Lewis and his wife found Monday in their south Bronson area home. The house was pillaged and authorities believe two white men acquainted with the premises committed the murders. No view of the murderers. The case remains unsolved.
A. H. Newman and Robert Logan are jailed in Fort Worth on murder charges in the death of Orion Warrenben of Rock Island Illinois. Police expect multiple arrests as details show knocking out drops and removal to a ditch after stealing $2500. Warrenben’s ties include membership in the Railway Conductors union.
In Lansford Pennsylvania troops clashed with striking workers as non union men moved to work. Captain W H Helm was injured and several strikers were bayoneted or battered by soldiers who forced a passage for non union workers amid jeering crowds. Martial law looms likely.
Illinois Central Railroad stockholders at a Chicago meeting approved an issue of 158 400 shares at 100 dollars each, raising total capitalization to 95 040 400 dollars. The funds will fund line improvements, with a second meeting set for October 15 to discuss taking over leased roads, possibly directing proceeds there.
Advices from Caracas indicate a severe fight between government forces and the revolutionary army under General Matos. Leaders Zoilo and Vidal commanded the revolutionaries. About two hundred revolutionists were killed or wounded.
A union committee demanded removal of colored non union workers sent in and restoration of old hands. Management refused and the 1,800 workers walked out at 9 o clock carrying small American flags, leaving only foremen and a few blacksmiths at work amid subdued excitement.
Reports from Mindanao detail quakes beginning Thursday August 21 with widespread damage and few fatalities. The worst tremor lasted one minute, overturning a cannon at Camp Vicars and scattering ammunition boxes, while some areas report altered landscapes and fears of a volcanic eruption.
A state department report from Consul Canada at Vera Cruz dated August 8 says Mexico's congress enacted a measure to expand railroad facilities for cotton manufacturers. These new transportation options will allow shipments directly from plants at lower rates, boosting competitiveness with foreign imports.
President George L. Flanders of the National Farmers Congress plans the program for the next annual mass meeting in Macon Georgia on October 11. President Roosevelt is expected to speak along with Governor Allen D. Candler of Georgia.
Mexico City reports botanist Mr. Ruppecchet claims to have found a rubber tree adaptable to altitudes of 4000 to 5000 feet. He asserts it could be grown across much of the country, potentially turning large areas into rubber plantations and spurring widespread agricultural change.
Robert Foy, a Black man, was hanged here on Saturday for the December slaying of Dayton H. Miller, secretary and treasurer of Cranes Nest Coal and Coke Company, at Tom's Creek.
Fire of incendiary origin razed twenty business houses in Livingston Texas causing about 135000 dollars in damage with thirty percent insured. Gerlach and Brother suffered the heaviest losses at about 40000 dollars.
Milwaukee wis The National Postmasters Association convention closed Saturday after Henry A Castle auditor of the post office department Washington DC read a paper on the Magnitude and Importance of the Postal System.
Washington President Gompers of the AFL departed for New Orleans where a public Labor Day celebration awaits him and he will deliver an address.
Berlin report says Capt. von Frankenburg and First Lieut. Numbauer of the first regiment of field artillery were dismissed from the army for the ovation given at Gambrennen East Prussia to Lieut. Hildebrande the pardoned duallist.
A busy update reports Savable son of Salvator winning the Futurity at Sheepshead Bay and Dan Patch pacing a mile in 1 59 1 2. It notes Cuba’s recognition by Austria Greece and Brazil, Italian earthquake shocks, and political tensions from Cuba to Panama. Also mentions Gov Candler blocking Georgia railroad mergers and Roosevelt Monroe doctrine debates in Paris.
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